Deodoro da Fonseca
| Deodoro da Fonseca | |
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| Prime Minister of Brazil | |
| In office
22 August 1892 - 23 November 1893 | |
| Monarch | Isabel |
| Predecessor | João Alfredo Correia de Oliveira |
| Successor | Antônio da Silva Prado |
| Born | 5 August 1827
Alagoas da Lagoa do Sul, Alagoas, Brazil |
| Died | 23 November 1893 (63 years old)
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Profession | Army officer, Politician |
| Political party | Conservative (1890-1893) |
| Religion | Catholic |
Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca (5 August 1827 – 23 November 1893) was a Brazilian politician and military officer who served as Prime Minister of Brazil. He was born in Alagoas in a military family, followed a military career, and became a national figure. Fonseca lead the coup against the government of the Viscount of Ouro Preto and soon after defeated the following attempt at a republican coup. He was appointed Prime Minister in 1892 and died while in office.